In a shocking move, the Miami Hurricanes have announced the hiring of former Texas Longhorns guard, TJ Ford, as their new head coach. Ford, a legendary point guard who led the Longhorns to the Final Four in 2003, will take over the reins of the Hurricanes program, replacing former head coach Jim Larrañaga.
“We are thrilled to welcome TJ Ford to the Miami Hurricanes family,” said Miami Director of Athletics, Dan Radakovich. “TJ is a proven winner with a passion for the game that is unmatched. His experience as a player and coach will be invaluable to our program, and we are confident that he will lead our team to great success.”
Ford, who played for the Longhorns from 2001-2003, was a two-time All-American and was named the Naismith College Player of the Year in 2003. After his collegiate career, Ford played professionally in the NBA and overseas before turning to coaching.
“I am honored and humbled to be named the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes,” said Ford. “I want to thank Dan Radakovich and the entire Miami administration for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I am excited to get started and build a program that will make the Miami community proud.”
Ford’s coaching career began in 2015, when he joined the staff of the Texas Longhorns as an assistant coach. He spent two seasons with the Longhorns before moving on to become the head coach of the North Texas Mean Green. In his two seasons at North Texas, Ford led the Mean Green to a 44-24 record and two postseason appearances.
“TJ is a rising star in the coaching world, and we are thrilled to have him leading our program,” said Radakovich. “His experience as a player and coach, combined with his passion and energy, make him the perfect fit for our program.”
Ford’s hiring is a significant coup for the Miami Hurricanes, who were looking to make a splash in the coaching market. The Hurricanes have struggled in recent seasons, failing to make the NCAA Tournament in three of the last four years. However, with Ford at the helm, the program is expected to experience a major resurgence.
“I am excited to get started and build a program that will compete at the highest level,” said Ford. “We will work tirelessly to recruit the best talent, develop our players, and create a culture of excellence that will make the Miami community proud.”
Ford’s first order of business will be to assemble a coaching staff and begin recruiting for the upcoming season. The Hurricanes have several key players returning, including leading scorer Isaiah Wong, and Ford will look to build around those players to create a competitive roster.
“We are excited to see what the future holds for our program under TJ’s leadership,” said Radakovich. “We are confident that he will lead our team to great success and make the Miami Hurricanes a force to be reckoned with in the college basketball world.”
In conclusion, the Miami Hurricanes have made a major splash in the coaching market, hiring former Texas Longhorns guard TJ Ford as their new head coach. Ford, a legendary player and rising star in the coaching world, is expected to lead the Hurricanes to great success and restore the program to its former glory.